From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — Walmart and The Salvation Army are teaming up to provide new school supplies to local children in need during the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event at nine different Walmart locations in Trussville, Leeds, Birmingham, Homewood, Pelham and Alabaster and Hwy. 280 on August 7, 8 and 9, 2020.
In light of COVID-19, The Salvation Army has adapted its services to ensure that children in every community can continue receiving the educational support they deserve. This year, the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event in Birmingham is one of more than 4,500 similar events taking place at Walmart stores across the country.
When shoppers visit Walmart on Aug. 7, 8 & 9, they can purchase and drop off requested items at Salvation Army collection bins inside the stores.
“There are many children in the Birmingham area whose parents will have to make the tough choice between school supplies, groceries, the electric bill or insurance,” said Major Charles Powell, Area Commander for The Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham. “We anticipate this number will increase significantly this year due to the novel coronavirus.”
All donations made at “Stuff the Bus” campaign events will remain in the community to help The Salvation Army provide back-to-school support to local children in need. To learn more and find out how you can get involved with The Birmingham Salvation Army, visit birminghamsalvationarmy.org